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Michael Holden

I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
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Joe Swash joins Network Rail and Thomas the Tank Engine in new rail safety campaign

Joe Swash, Dancing on Ice Champion, is at the front of a…

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Steam trains to return to the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway this August

The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway has announced that they will begin…

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Derby railway station lifts set for renewal in £750,000 project

Rail passengers that need step-free access at Derby will need to use…

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18 BBC Radio local heroes in the South West to have trains named after them

Great Western Railway has announced that they have teamed up with the…

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RPSI announce production of B134 locomotive model

The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland has announced the B134 locomotive model…

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Steam trains return to the Epping Ongar Railway this August Bank Holiday Weekend

Steam trains are returning to the Epping Ongar Railway on the Sunday…

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Network Rail announces contract award for new Soham station

Network Rail has confirmed that it has awarded the contract to build…

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Great Northern marks 170th Anniversary with the help of Michael Portillo

The railway connecting Peterborough and London is celebrating 170 years of service…

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Steam locomotive 45562 Alberta heading for Carlisle this Sunday

45562 Alberta will be on the mainline this Sunday, 23rd August 2020,…

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Warning after kite lands on overhead electric railway equipment

Network Rail has released a warning to kite flyers about the dangers…

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